Vacation on Calabria beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Calabria shore is bounded by Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. Entire coastland is an infinite chain of charming resort towns with a huge choice of beaches. Tyrrhenian shore is famous for its beautiful sand beaches interchanged with secluded bays and cliffs. Ionian Sea beaches are rocky and relatively small, but that doesn't affect its popularity.
Cooking is an important part of national culture. During the year Calabria hosts over twenty interesting holidays devoted to culinary topics. Many cities and regions of Calabria specialize … Open
Gioia Tauro beach is an excellent choice for family vacation. This 3 kilometers long beach with showers, amazing bars and restaurants can be a comfortable place to relax all day long. The beach is usually full of people, but thanks to its size it never feels crowded.
Palmi mixed sand and pebble-stone beach is the one of the most popular ones in the area. It's highly recommended to have beach footwear, if you plan to visit it. This beach can be very busy in high season; the former is known for its lively and loud ambience. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Charming Calabria is usually associated with sunny beaches, while fans of excursion tourism come here every year in search of new discoveries and experiences. Virtually any city would suit … Open
Tropea beach is popular among people preferring upscale rest. It's regarded as one of the most beautiful in Italy. This scenic snow-white beach is only 500 meters long, but it accommodates thousands of people every day. Capo Vaticano is another popular exclusive part of coast, while Scilla sand beach will suit those preferring to rest in calm and solitary atmosphere. High cliffs surround the beach and protect it from strong winds. However, it can be too hot in the afternoon, so it's recommended to visit Scilla in morning or evening hours.
There is a number of man-made beaches in Calabria. Reggio di Calabria is one of them. It is 1,000 meters long; the coast features excellent equipment and will suit even the most demanding tourists. Along with showers and a free parking lot, it offers excellent choice of restaurants and bars open till late at night.
The southernmost region of Italy is literally created for beach holidays and hiking. Enthusiasts will appreciate a decent selection of different sports and entertainment centers; the region … Open
Soverato beach located next to the eponymous town is one of the multi-purpose beaches. It is spread for a few kilometers and has both well-developed and wild solitary areas. Walking along the shore you can find quiet resting zones, while other areas feature a number of various entertainment places.
Costa Viola beach is an excellent choice of unusual location. It is called ‘Violet Shore’ due to its unique violet color of water that can be seen in the sunset. That makes it popular among tourists in the evening. Romantic natures will enjoy Praia a Mare resort area and the eponymous beach. Local accommodation places offer their guests rich service within few steps to the shore. There you can enjoy panoramic view over nearby Dino Island. It's an excellent place for fans of active rest.
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Top beaches and recreation areas in the region of Calabria

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